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Does the liver take part in the destruction and recycling of red blood cell components?
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The liver recycles the heme component of the hemoglobin molecule salvaged during destruction of red blood cells by the spleen.
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Describe the destruction red blood cells?
The destruction of red blood cells is known as hemolysis. The process mostly involves the swelling and eventual rupture of the cell, which then spills its contents into the bloodstream.
Does the liver removes and stores the iron from dead red blood cells?
Yes, the liver removes iron from old red blood cells, and stores it for recycling. The spleen identifies these cells and sends the materials to the liver.
Where are worn out or damaged red blood cells removed from the circulation?
The spleen removes old red blood cells. It breaks down the erythrocytes and recycles the hemoglobin, sending the heme portion to the liver for storage and recycling. The spleen also filters bacteria from the blood.
What is the excretory product other than urea formed by liver?
In addition to urea, the liver produces bilirubin as a result of the recycling of red blood cells. The bilirubin is excreted through bile.
What causes yellow face?
increase levels of bilirubin in blood due to increased production as in rapid destruction of red blood cells. more commonly it is due to decreased elimination of bilirubin because of liver disease.
What is the function of the liver in the cardiovascular system?
Just to clarify, it is not part of the cardiovascular system. But it has a function of breaking down old red blood cells and recycling some of the parts for new red blood cells.
Why do liver is called a recycling bin?
it recycles waste in the body
What send dead corpuscles to the marrow for recycling?
the liver or spleen
What are components of the cardiovascular system?
blood vessel bloodstream heart liver lymph lymph gland lymph node vein vena venation venous blood system venous blood vessel
What destroys damaged or old cells?
The spleen is the site of destruction of old or damaged red blood cells. The liver recycles the hemoglobin and stores the iron.
What cells destroy old or damaged erythrocytes?
The spleen is the site of destruction of old or damaged red blood cells. The liver recycles the hemoglobin and stores the iron.
What can malaria also develop into?
Liver failure and kidney failure Destruction of blood cells (hemolytic anemia) Meningitis Rupture of the spleen and subsequent massive hemorrhage
